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Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"
Feb
24
6:30 PM18:30
Dance, Events

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"

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Accompanied by pianist Jeffery Watson and soprano Millicent Scarlett, Choreographer in Residence Dana Tai Soon Burgess premiers a new performance in response to the museum’s exhibition “One Life: Marian Anderson.” With a cast of five dancers and a set of solo, duet, trio and quartet dance-suites, this new work pays homage to Anderson’s voice and grace while underscoring the racial barriers she overcame.

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Special Showcase at The Arts Club of Washington: Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company's "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"
Feb
21
6:30 PM18:30
Dance, Events

Special Showcase at The Arts Club of Washington: Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company's "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"

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the Smithsonian's first Choreographer-in-Residence, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, shares a special showcase of his newest work, a suite of modern dances that pay homage to vocalist Marian Anderson, an icon who broke racial barriers through her resplendent voice. The work, entitled "A Tribute to Marian Anderson" is being premiered at the National Portrait Gallery this month.

The tribute will feature dancers from the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, opera singer Millicent Scarlett, and pianist Jeffery Watson. Burgess will also participate in a Q&A with members and guests.

6:30 - cocktail hour

7:30 - program

8:30 - dinner

Business dress.

A reservation is required for dinner by 5 pm the day before.

A reservation is recommended for cocktail & program only.

RSVP online or call (202) 331-7282 ext. 3

Complimentary parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"
Feb
4
6:30 PM18:30
Dance, Events

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"

  • Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Accompanied by pianist Jeffery Watson and soprano Millicent Scarlett, Choreographer in Residence Dana Tai Soon Burgess premiers a new performance in response to the museum’s exhibition “One Life: Marian Anderson.” With a cast of five dancers and a set of solo, duet, trio and quartet dance-suites, this new work pays homage to Anderson’s voice and grace while underscoring the racial barriers she overcame.

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Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"
Feb
3
6:30 PM18:30
Dance, Events

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company premieres "A Tribute to Marian Anderson"

  • Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Accompanied by pianist Jeffery Watson and soprano Millicent Scarlett, Choreographer in Residence Dana Tai Soon Burgess premiers a new performance in response to the museum’s exhibition “One Life: Marian Anderson.” With a cast of five dancers and a set of solo, duet, trio and quartet dance-suites, this new work pays homage to Anderson’s voice and grace while underscoring the racial barriers she overcame.

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Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Oct
30
6:30 PM18:30
Dance

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess

DTSBDC rehearsing “Silhouettes” in the studio.

DTSBDC rehearsing “Silhouettes” in the studio.

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. October 27 and 30, 2018, 6:30pm, McEvoy Theater, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

Free admission. A discussion follows each performance.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the National Portrait Gallery Choreographer-in-Residence, and his company will respond to the exhibition “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now” in a poignant modern dance work with video by designer Kelly Colburn. After the performance, join Burgess and Portrait Gallery Curator Asma Naeem as they discuss “Black Out” and Burgess’s process in creating his newest work.

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Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Oct
27
6:30 PM18:30
Dance

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess

DTSBDC rehearsing “Silhouettes” in the studio.

DTSBDC rehearsing “Silhouettes” in the studio.

Premiere of Silhouettes, choreographed by Dana Tai Soon Burgess. October 27 and 30, 2018, 6:30pm, McEvoy Theater, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC

Free admission. A discussion follows each performance.

Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the National Portrait Gallery Choreographer-in-Residence, and his company will respond to the exhibition “Black Out: Silhouettes Then and Now” in a poignant modern dance work with video by designer Kelly Colburn. After the performance, join Burgess and Portrait Gallery Curator Asma Naeem as they discuss “Black Out” and Burgess’s process in creating his newest work.

RSVP here

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